Why is Japanese bartending so revered around the world?


Ueno in action during the guest shift at Coley Cocktail Bar. Photo: The Star/Sam Tham

Some people get excited over concerts by popular singers. Me? I get excited when legendary bartenders come to town. And when it comes to legendary bartenders, a name that is high on my list is Hidetsugu Ueno, one of the best-known Japanese bartenders in the world.

Ueno is the owner of Bar High Five in Tokyo, and is famous for his expert techniques, which include his signature ice diamond carving and also his famed White Lady classic cocktail.

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